Division SDO Laguna Grade Level Grade 12

Learning
Modular Distance
Delivery Quarter First Quarter
Learning
Modality

MELC No.
LESSON EXEMPLAR MELC 4
Domain
in English for Academic Teacher
and Professional
Purposes No. of Days 1 day

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to

• Identify an effective thesis in the introductory paragraph of a short
1. OBJECTIVES essay
• Note that an effective thesis statement should be sharply focused and
specific, not just a general statement of fact.
• Formulate thesis statement of a text
A. Content The learner acquires knowledge of appropriate reading strategies for a better
Standards understanding of academic texts.
B. Performanc The learner produces a detailed abstract of information gathered from the
e Standards various academic texts read
C. Most
Essential States the thesis statement of an academic text
Learning
Competenci
es (MELC)
D. Enabling
Competenci
es
II.CONTENT Thesis Statement
III.LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
a. Teacher’ Page 2 (Curriculum Guide)
s Guide Pages 27-32 (Teacher’s Guide)
Pages MELC /BOW page 332
English for Academic and Professional Purposes, Teachers Guide, First
Edition 2016 pages 4-23
b. Learner’s
Material
Pages
c. Textbook
Pages

d. Additional
Materials
from
Learning
Resources
B. List of Bit.ly/DEPEDMODULES
Learning www.umanitoba.ca/student/academiclearning
Resources References: Buckley, J. (2004). Fit to Print: The Canadian Student’s Guide
for to Essay Writing. (6th ed.) Toronto: Nelson. Hacker, D. (2008). A Canadian
Developmen Writer’s Reference. (4th ed.) Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
t and
Engagemen
t Activities
IV.PROCEDURES

A. Introduction WHAT I KNOW

➢ The learners will write true if the statement supports the principle of
thesis statement; write false if otherwise.

1. Thesis Statement is the first sentence at the beginning of each

paragraph.
2. It makes a claim that other people may dispute, challenge, or oppose.
3. It is a question in response to the writing assignment
4. It is a road map for a paper; it tells the reader what the paper will focus
on.
5. It is a simple statement of fact
6. The first thing you should do after receiving your writing prompt is write
your thesis statement.
7. A good thesis statement is a broad generalization about your topic.
8. "Blue printed" thesis statement is a statement that includes the main
areas of support in the order you will introduce them in your essay and
thus acts as a blue print for the essay.
9. The Yankee Doodle Restaurant is a great place to eat, because the
staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxing is
an example of blue printed thesis statement.
10. A thesis statement should reflect the main idea of an essay.

➢ The learners will read the following items and select the most
appropriate answer.

1. Why an essay outline needs a thesis statement?

a. Because A thesis statement cannot be revised
b. A thesis statement is always place at the beginning of the introduction
c. It provides restrictions for the writer of not making an ambiguous
statement
d. Thesis statements are important for defining the scope, focus, and
direction of the essay

2. Which of the following thesis statement is weak?

a. Reading develops a child's mind by fostering comprehension skills,
increasing vocabulary, and exposing them to new worlds they might
not otherwise encounter.
b. Companies should maximize the marketing potentials of the Internet,
and Facebook pages can provide both advertising and customer
support.
c. Given the grueling surgery and lifelong changes they endure, kidney
donors should be financially compensated for their act of self-sacrifice.
d. The internet serves as a means of expediently connecting people
across the globe, fostering new friendships and an exchange of ideas
that wouldn't have occurred prior to its inception.

B. Development
WHAT’S NEW

➢ The learners will select only one effective thesis in the introductory
paragraph of a short essay, while keeping in mind that an effective
thesis statement should be sharply focused and specific, not just a
general statement of fact.

1. A. The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel
of the same name by Suzanne Collins.
B. The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political
system that is dominated by the wealthy.

2. A. There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very
big way.
B. While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a
leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.

3. A. Finding a job is never easy, but it can be especially hard when the
economy is still feeling the effects of a recession and employers are reluctant
to hire new workers.
B. College students looking for part-time work should begin their search by
taking advantage of job-finding resources on campus.

4. A. For the past three decades, coconut oil has been unjustly criticized as an
artery-clogging saturated fat.
B. Cooking oil is plant, animal, or synthetic fat that is used in frying, baking,
and other types of cooking.

5. A. There have been over 200 movies about Count Dracula, most of them
only very loosely based on the novel published by Bram Stoker in 1897.
B. Despite its title, Bram Stoker's Dracula, a film directed by Francis Ford
Coppola, takes considerable liberties with Stoker's novel.

➢ The learners will take notes on a 3-column chart labeled

ANALYTICAL ARGUMENTATIV NARRATIVE

E&
EXPOSITORY
WHAT IS IT

➢ The learners will be given preview about thesis statement and how to
formulate thesis statement
➢ The learners will answer the following questions:
Questions:
a. Why does an analytical essay require a thesis statement?
b. Compare and contrast argumentative and expository essays.
c. How are thesis statements used in these types of essays?
d. Why don't narrative essays always require a thesis?
e. How can readers identify the thesis?
C. Engagement
WHAT’S MORE

➢ The learners will identify the issue, position and 3 reasons for support
and thesis statement inside the box, derive your answer on the details
given below.

Thesis Statements

Summer is the best season of the year because there is no school, it is warm
enough to swim and play outside, and there is plenty of time to hang out with
friends.

Volunteering is important in middle and high school because service gives

students a sense of purpose, positively impacts grades, and can change the
way people think about the world.

The Waterloo Campaign was a disaster for Napoleon because it destroyed the
bulk of the French armed forces, exposed Napoleon's personal weaknesses,
and dramatically eroded his support among the French people.

Canada is the best country in the world because it offers free health care, a
high quality education, and well-organized cities.

Abraham Lincoln was a great president because of his great compassion, skill
as an orator and writer, and ultimately freeing the slaves via the Emancipation
Proclamation.
Soccer is the perfect sport because it is played worldwide, offers a high amount
of exercise, and can be played with very little equipment.

Reading for pleasure improves academic performance by reducing stress,

increasing vocabulary, and enhancing memory.

Students should walk or ride their bikes to school because it promotes physical
health, it is good for the environment, and it helps build connections to the local
community.

WHAT I CAN DO

➢ Similar to the previous activity organizer, the learners will write own
thesis statement on a topic of their choice.

D .Assimilation WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

➢ The learners will choose the best answer for the following questions

1. Rebecca is writing a final essay for her English 101 class. The teacher
failed to provide students with an effective question to which she could
respond with a thesis. What should she do?

Not write the essay

Write about the last prompt she received

Write a narrative essay without a specific thesis

Write the prompt herself

2. Should a thesis always be revised?

Yes, except during a timed test or in-class essay where there's little time for
revision.

No, once a thesis is written it's finalized.

No, a thesis is the foundation of your essay. Revise the thesis and your essay
will most likely fall apart.
Yes, except if the teacher gives you an essay prompt.

3. Which one of the following might indicate that there's a potential problem
with a thesis?

When it provides both a claim and a reason

When it directly answers the question in the prompt

When it has too many arguments that confuse the reader

When it sets expectations for the reader

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

➢ The learners will select only one effective thesis in the introductory
paragraph of a short essay, while keeping in mind that an effective thesis
statement should be sharply focused and specific, not just a general
statement of fact.

1. A. There are several steps that teachers can take to encourage academic
integrity and curtail cheating in their classes.
B. There is an epidemic of cheating in America's schools and colleges, and
there are no easy solutions to this problem.

2. A. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American physicist who directed the

building of the first atomic bombs during World War II, had technical, moral, and
political reasons for opposing the development of the hydrogen bomb.
B. J. Robert Oppenheimer often referred to as "the father of the atomic
bomb," was born in New York City in 1904.

3. A. The iPad has revolutionized the mobile-computing landscape and

created a huge profit stream for Apple.
B. The iPad, with its relatively large high-definition screen, has helped to
revitalize the comic book industry.

4. A. Like other addictive behaviors, internet addiction may have serious

negative consequences, including academic failure, job loss, and a breakdown
in personal relationships.
B. Drug and alcohol addiction is a major problem in the world today, and
many people suffer from it.

5. A. When I was a child, I used to visit my grandmother in Moline every

Sunday.
B. Every Sunday we visited my grandmother, who lived in a tiny house that
was undeniably haunted.

V.REFLECTION The learners will write their personal insights about the lesson in their notebook.
a) I have learned that….

esv/2020
Worksheet No. 4

MELC No. 4:
States the thesis statement of an academic text
Activity 1:
Directions: Write true if the statement supports the principle of thesis statement; write false if
otherwise.
______1. Thesis Statement is the first sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.
______2. It makes a claim that other people may dispute, challenge, or oppose.
______3. It is a question in response to the writing assignment
______4. It is a road map for a paper; it tells the reader what the paper will focus on.
______5. It is a simple statement of fact
______6. The first thing you should do after receiving your writing prompt is write your thesis
statement.
______7. A good thesis statement is a broad generalization about your topic.
______8. "Blue printed" thesis statement is a statement that includes the main areas of support in the
order you will introduce them in your essay and thus acts as a blue print for the essay.
______9. The Yankee Doodle Restaurant is a great place to eat, because the staff is friendly, the
food is delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxing is an example of blue printed thesis statement.
_____10. A thesis statement should reflect the main idea of an essay.

Activity 2:
Directions: Read the following items and select the most appropriate answer.
1. Why an essay outline needs a thesis statement?
a) Because A thesis statement cannot be revised
b) A thesis statement is always place at the beginning of the introduction
c) It provides restrictions for the writer of not making an ambiguous statement
d) Thesis statements are important for defining the scope, focus, and direction of the essay

2. Which of the following thesis statement is weak?

a) Reading develops a child's mind by fostering comprehension skills, increasing vocabulary, and
exposing them to new worlds they might not otherwise encounter.
b) Companies should maximize the marketing potentials of the Internet, and Facebook pages can
provide both advertising and customer support.
c) Given the grueling surgery and lifelong changes they endure, kidney donors should be
financially compensated for their act of self-sacrifice.
d) The internet serves as a means of expediently connecting people across the globe, fostering
new friendships and an exchange of ideas that wouldn't have occurred prior to its inception.
Activity 3:
Directions: Select only one effective thesis in the introductory paragraph of a short essay, while
keeping in mind that an effective thesis statement should be sharply focused and specific, not just a
general statement of fact.

1. A. The Hunger Games is a science fiction adventure film based on the novel of the same name by
Suzanne Collins.
B. The Hunger Games is a morality tale about the dangers of a political system that is dominated by
the wealthy.

2. A. There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.
B. While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users
to answer them anywhere and at any time.

3. A. Finding a job is never easy, but it can be especially hard when the economy is still feeling the
effects of a recession and employers are reluctant to hire new workers.
B. College students looking for part-time work should begin their search by taking advantage of job-
finding resources on campus.

4. A. For the past three decades, coconut oil has been unjustly criticized as an artery-clogging saturated
fat.
B. Cooking oil is plant, animal, or synthetic fat that is used in frying, baking, and other types of
cooking.

5. A. There have been over 200 movies about Count Dracula, most of them only very loosely based
on the novel published by Bram Stoker in 1897.
B. Despite its title, Bram Stoker's Dracula, a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, takes
considerable liberties with Stoker's novel.
Activity 4:
Direction: Take note on a 3-column chart labelled and answer the questions that follow.

ANALYTICAL ARGUMENTATIV NARRATIVE

E&
EXPOSITORY

Questions:
a) Why does an analytical essay require a thesis statement?
b) Compare and contrast argumentative and expository essays.
c) How are thesis statements used in these types of essays?
d) Why don't narrative essays always require a thesis?
e) How can readers identify the thesis?

Activity 5:
Directions: Identify the issue, position and 3 reasons for support and thesis statement inside the box,
Derive your answer on the details given below.

Thesis Statements
Summer is the best season of the year because there is no school, it is warm enough to swim and play
outside, and there is plenty of time to hang out with friends.

Volunteering is important in middle and high school because service gives students a sense of purpose,
positively impacts grades, and can change the way people think about the world.

The Waterloo Campaign was a disaster for Napoleon because it destroyed the bulk of the French armed
forces, exposed Napoleon's personal weaknesses, and dramatically eroded his support among the
French people.
Canada is the best country in the world because it offers free health care, a high quality education, and
well-organized cities.

Abraham Lincoln was a great president because of his great compassion, skill as an orator and writer,
and ultimately freeing the slaves via the Emancipation Proclamation.

Soccer is the perfect sport because it is played worldwide, offers a high amount of exercise, and can
be played with very little equipment.

Reading for pleasure improves academic performance by reducing stress, increasing vocabulary, and
enhancing memory.

Students should walk or ride their bikes to school because it promotes physical health, it is good for the
environment, and it helps build connections to the local community.

Activity 6:
Directions: Similar to the previous activity organizer, Write your own thesis statement on a topic of
their choice.
Activity 7:
Direction: Choose the best answer for the following questions

a) Rebecca is writing a final essay for her English 101 class. The teacher failed to provide
students with an effective question to which she could respond with a thesis. What should she
do?

Not write the essay

Write about the last prompt she received

Write a narrative essay without a specific thesis

Write the prompt herself

b) Should a thesis always be revised?

Yes, except during a timed test or in-class essay where there's little time for revision.

No, once a thesis is written it's finalized.

No, a thesis is the foundation of your essay. Revise the thesis and your essay will most likely fall
apart.

Yes, except if the teacher gives you an essay prompt.

c) Which one of the following might indicate that there's a potential problem with a thesis?

When it provides both a claim and a reason

When it directly answers the question in the prompt

When it has too many arguments that confuse the reader

When it sets expectations for the reader

Activity 8:
Directions: Select only one effective thesis in the introductory paragraph of a short essay, while
keeping in mind that an effective thesis statement should be sharply focused and specific, not just a
general statement of fact.

1. A. There are several steps that teachers can take to encourage academic integrity and curtail
cheating in their classes.
B. There is an epidemic of cheating in America's schools and colleges, and there are no easy
solutions to this problem.

2. A. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American physicist who directed the building of the first atomic
bombs during World War II, had technical, moral, and political reasons for opposing the development
of the hydrogen bomb.
B. J. Robert Oppenheimer often referred to as "the father of the atomic bomb," was born in New
York City in 1904.

3. A. The iPad has revolutionized the mobile-computing landscape and created a huge profit
stream for Apple.
B. The iPad, with its relatively large high-definition screen, has helped to revitalize the comic
book industry.

4. A. Like other addictive behaviors, internet addiction may have serious negative consequences,
including academic failure, job loss, and a breakdown in personal relationships.
B. Drug and alcohol addiction is a major problem in the world today, and many people suffer
from it.

5. A. When I was a child, I used to visit my grandmother in Moline every Sunday.

B. Every Sunday we visited my grandmother, who lived in a tiny house that was undeniably
haunted.